physostigmine salicylate

PUB. DATE

January 2005

SOURCE

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1667

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Reference Entry

ABSTRACT

A definition of the medical term physostigmine salicylate is presented. The term refers the to salicylate of an alkaloid usually obtained from the dried ripe seed of Physostigma venenosum. The actions and uses of the substance is described. The definition is from the "Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary," published by F.A. Davis Co. The pronunciation of the term is also provided.

ACCESSION #

21240878

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